'' Real Animal'' is a
studio album by
Alejandro Escovedo
Alejandro Escovedo (born January 10, 1951) is an American rock musician, songwriter, and singer, who has been recording and touring since the late 1970s. His primary instrument is the guitar. He has played in various rock genres, including punk ...
, released in 2008. It was produced by
Tony Visconti
Anthony Edward Visconti (born April 24, 1944) is an American record producer, musician and singer. Since the late 1960s, he has worked with an array of performers. His first hit single was T. Rex's " Ride a White Swan" in 1970, the first of man ...
, and co-written with
Chuck Prophet
Charles William Prophet (born June 28, 1963) is an American singer-songwriter, guitarist and record producer. A Californian, Prophet first achieved notice in the American psychedelic/desert rock group Green on Red, with whom he toured and reco ...
.
Track listing
All tracks composed by Alejandro Escovedo and Chuck Prophet
#"Always a Friend" – 3:35
#"Chelsea Hotel '78" – 3:30
#"Sister Lost Soul" – 4:16
#"Smoke" – 4:23
#"Sensitive Boys" – 4:29
#"People (We're Only Gonna Live So Long)" – 3:21
#"Golden Bear" – 3:58
#"Nuns Song" – 4:50
#"Real As An Animal" – 3:05
#"Hollywood Hills" – 3:42
#"Swallows of San Juan" – 4:06
#"Chip N' Tony" - 3:10
#"Slow Down" - 4:09
Personnel
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Alejandro Escovedo
Alejandro Escovedo (born January 10, 1951) is an American rock musician, songwriter, and singer, who has been recording and touring since the late 1970s. His primary instrument is the guitar. He has played in various rock genres, including punk ...
- Primary Artist, Guitar, Harmonica, Vocals
*
Chuck Prophet
Charles William Prophet (born June 28, 1963) is an American singer-songwriter, guitarist and record producer. A Californian, Prophet first achieved notice in the American psychedelic/desert rock group Green on Red, with whom he toured and reco ...
- Guitar, Background Vocals
*
Susan Voelz
Susan Voelz (born Susana Maria Voelz) is an American musician. A Grammy Award-nominated vocalist, violinist, and composer. She is a member of the alternative rock band, Poi Dog Pondering. She has also worked with a long list of famous musician ...
- Violin, Background Vocals
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Tony Visconti
Anthony Edward Visconti (born April 24, 1944) is an American record producer, musician and singer. Since the late 1960s, he has worked with an array of performers. His first hit single was T. Rex's " Ride a White Swan" in 1970, the first of man ...
- Organ, Background Vocals
*Hector Muñoz - Percussion, Drums, Background Vocals
*Josh Gravelin - Bass, Keyboards, Background Vocals
*Brian Standefer - Cello, Background Vocals
*David Pulkingham - Guitar, Keyboards, Background Vocals
*Brad Grable - Baritone Saxophone, Tenor Saxophone
*Strings arranged by Brian Standefer, Susan Voelz, Tony Visconti
References
Alejandro Escovedo albums
2008 albums
Albums produced by Tony Visconti
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